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Fetterolf Family History

Fetterolf Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Federolf: unexplained. Compare Fetherolf. This form of the surname is found mainly in PA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fetterolf family from?

You can see how Fetterolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetterolf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fetterolf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Fetterolf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fetterolf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fetterolf families in 1840.
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What did your Fetterolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetterolf. 33% of Fetterolf men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Fetterolf women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetterolf were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

What Fetterolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fetterolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetterolf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 185 immigration records available for the last name Fetterolf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 779 military records available for the last name Fetterolf. For the veterans among your Fetterolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetterolf lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fetterolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fetterolf in 1945 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

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